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About

Ashford is a district in Kent, South East England, known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes. The town of Ashford serves as a key transport hub, with high-speed rail links to London and Europe via the Channel Tunnel. The area includes historic villages, farmland, and parts of the North Downs, offering a blend of modern convenience and traditional countryside.

The district features a range of residential and commercial developments, alongside green spaces like the Ashford Green Corridor. Local attractions include the Designer Outlet shopping centre and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Ashford’s economy is supported by logistics, retail, and agriculture, reflecting its strategic location in the region.

Area overview

On average Ashford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ashford is £48,519 per year. There are 62 schools in Ashford: 44 primary (3 Outstanding and 36 Good) and 8 secondary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ashford Population

132,747

Population density

228.6 per km²

Demographics

British

109,673

82.62%

Other White

5,682

4.28%

Other Asian

4,630

3.49%

African

2,504

1.89%

Indian

1,720

1.3%

Total population: 132,747

Housing

Owns outright

18,032

33.65%

Owns with a mortgage

17,565

32.78%

Private landlord or letting agency

8,236

15.37%

Social rents from council

4,750

8.86%

Other social rented

2,751

5.13%

Total households: 53,583

Property prices in Ashford

Based on 1,663 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Ashford area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £3,962,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashford over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	557	£500,000	£325,000	£420,000	£630,000	£986,000
Flats	168	£180,000	£89,025	£146,375	£220,000	£323,250
Semi-Detached	507	£335,000	£235,000	£295,000	£385,000	£550,000
Terraced	431	£283,000	£187,500	£246,515	£325,000	£427,500

10 years median price trend in Ashford

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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